Results 6,441-6,460 of 7,082 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I wish to share my time with Senators Ulick Burke and Quinn.
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House. Along with myself and a number of other Members of both Houses, he played his part last week when the Oireachtas XI played a football match for the tsunami appeal. We were unsuccessful but at least we succeeded in the overall objective of raising funds. I join with previous speakers who have expressed their gratitude to the...
- Seanad: Sugar Beet Industry: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I support the Fine Gael motion. I took part in the protest march yesterday in Carlow town to mark the outrage that exists among ordinary Carlow people, including factory workers, producers and the wider community in the south-east region who will be adversely affected by the closure of the plant in Carlow town. Senator Moylan spoke about the traditional position of beet farmers and the fact...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I agree with the Senators who have raised the issue of mobile phone charges. I heard the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in a radio interview over the weekend when he expressed his belief that a virtual cartel was in operation between the two leading operators in the mobile phone sector. I agree with him but I want him, as the person ultimately responsible for the...
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: I agree with the remarks of my colleagues. I attended the House a few weeks ago when we discussed the Second Stage of the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004. I was castigated by members of the Government parties because there were not sufficient voices from the Opposition, particularly from my own party, to discuss that Bill.
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: Of course, they were all there on that day because they were involved in the Council of Europe or wished to be. They are striking today by their absence. I will not have a go at Senator Leyden, who as usual has contributed. In fairness, he had to remain for the duration of the Bill. However, the absence of his colleagues speaks volumes regarding this legislation â probably more than I could...
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: I know that the Minister of State will take the opportunity to correct the record on what happened.
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: I join my colleagues in expressing disappointment and absolute outrage at the moneys withheld from people in residential homes. At this time of the year, it is a poignant symbol of how out of touch the Government is with many sectors of society. I am particularly disappointed that, as we can all plainly see, if my colleague, Deputy Perry, and our party leader, Deputy Kenny, had not been so...
- Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2004 [Certified Money Bill]: Second and Subsequent Stages. (16 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: Fine Gael has no difficulty with the Appropriation Bill. However, I am not sure I would agree with the Minister of State's concluding remarks about sound and effective management. Given the time constraints, I do not believe we will have much of an opportunity to discuss that matter today.
- Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2004 [Certified Money Bill]: Second and Subsequent Stages. (16 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: Yes, and I am glad we will have the opportunity to debate it further. There is one issue which may not relate directly to the Appropriation Bill but I want to raise it with the Minister of State because this is probably as good a time as any to do so. I refer to the roll-over relief scheme. From comments she made previously, I am aware that the Minister of State's party leader, the Tánaiste...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: I am aware there is no increase. I said there was no mention of a respite for motorists.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: My concern is not with the provision. It is not for the Minister for Finance to mention breweries in his Budget Statement. That was my point.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: It should not have been mentioned in the Budget Statement.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: The Senator could have him back next year.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: That is a derogatory remark as well.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: It was not.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: How will that cover the cost?
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: That is not the Minister's script.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: That is not what the Minister said.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
John Paul Phelan: That is not in the Minister's remarks. That is to what Senator O'Meara was referring.